Division of Rheumatology

The Role of the TWEAK Molecule in Lupus
The development of a pronounced rash among Dr. Chaim Putterman’s laboratory mice led to the finding that TWEAK signaling affected not only kidney disease but also rashes, scarring, and other symptoms of cutaneous lupus erythematosus that commonly occur in lupus mice.

Faculty Appointments and Promotions
The Department of Medicine extends its warmest congratulations to Dr. Barry Fomberstein, who was among the Department of Medicine faculty members appointed or promoted in the past year.

The Einstein-Montefiore Division of Rheumatology's mission is to provide the best possible rheumatologic care for over one million Bronx residents; educate rheumatology fellows, residents, students, and colleagues in other medical disciplines; and participate in the acquisition of new knowledge about rheumatologic disease. read letter